What are the schools like in Mount Vernon, MD?

Mount Vernon is served primarily by Somerset County Public Schools. The district operates 4 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 3 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.6:1.

What is the median household income in Mount Vernon?

The median household income in Mount Vernon, MD is $56,467 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Mount Vernon, MD?

Mount Vernon has an average high temperature of 47.4°F in January and 88.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 8.0 inches.

Mount Vernon, MD Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Mount Vernon, MD affordable or expensive?

Mount Vernon's cost of living index is 95, where 100 represents the national average. This means Mount Vernon is 5% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $148,400 and the median rent is N/A per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Mount Vernon, MD?

Crime rate data for Mount Vernon is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Mount Vernon, MD a Good Place to Live?

Mount Vernon is a small town of 824 in Maryland, with a median household income of $56,467 . Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is 5% below the national average.

Strengths: Mount Vernon stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Mount Vernon is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Mount Vernon city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 95.1

Mount Vernon's overall cost of living index is 95.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Mount Vernon costs roughly 5% less than the average American city.

Metric	Mount Vernon, MD	National Avg
Median Home Value	$148,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	92.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$56,467	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Mount Vernon is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Mount Vernon is served primarily by Somerset County Public Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.6:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Mount Vernon, MD	National Avg
School District	Somerset County Public Schools	—
Elementary Schools	4	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	3	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	6.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Mount Vernon sees average highs of 47.4°F in January and 88.6°F in July, with 47.2 inches of annual precipitation and 8.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Mount Vernon, MD
Average High — January	47.4°F
Average High — July	88.6°F
Annual Precipitation	47.2"
Annual Snowfall	8.0"

Demographics

Metric	Mount Vernon, MD	National Avg
Population	824	—
Median Age	55.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	86.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	8.6%	6.3%
Under 18	14.0%	22.2%
65 and over	14.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Mount Vernon

Mount Vernon, MD is covered by 1 ZIP code:

21853

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mount Vernon, MD affordable or expensive?

Mount Vernon's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average. That makes Mount Vernon roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $148,400 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Mount Vernon, MD?

Crime data for Mount Vernon is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Mount Vernon?

Public schools in Mount Vernon are operated by Somerset County Public Schools. The district has 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.6:1. 6.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Mount Vernon, MD a good place to live?

Mount Vernon, MD has a population of 824, a median household income of $56,467, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Mount Vernon?

Mount Vernon averages 47.4°F in January and 88.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.2 inches with about 8.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Mount Vernon?

Mount Vernon, MD is covered by 1 ZIP code: 21853.

What is the population of Mount Vernon?

The population of Mount Vernon, Maryland is 824 with a median age of 55.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Mount Vernon?

Key numbers for living in Mount Vernon: cost of living index 95 (100 = US average), median home $148,400, median household income $56,467, schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Mount Vernon side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.